Saxmundham guide

An historic market town of which its residents are justifiably proud

Saxmundham is a charming Market Town on the Suffolk Coast, it's a real working town with a busy high street offering great access by rail and road to many of the nearby 'must see' places to visit along the coast. The town boasts a number of cafés, pubs and restaurants along with a diverse selection of independent shops, plus the area’s only Waitrose supermarket! On Wednesdays there is a small traditional market, with a variety of food and other stalls.

Things to do in Saxmundham

1. Learn about Suffolk's years gone by

Saxmundham Museum is located on the High Street and open from Easter through to October. It provides a charming insight into the thriving market town of years gone by, when Saxmundham played host to the Suffolk Show and was an important staging post between London and Great Yarmouth

2. Stock up on fresh, local produce

Stop off at The Market Place, just off the main High Street on a Wednesday and explore a range of stalls including, fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, flowers and garden plants, sweets and preserves. The town boasts a traditional butchers 'KB Stannard & Sons' for all those BBQ and Sunday Roast experiences! An added bonus is the FREE car parking in the town for 2 hours!

3. Explore the specialist shops, restaurants & galleries

Saxmundham has a diverse selection of independent shops for more unique purchases, including great art materials at 'Crisps the Stationers' for all those budding artists heading for the coast and countryside, and a handy cycle shop, 'Sax Velo' - plus the area’s only Waitrose supermarket. It offers great places to eat and drink, from bistros and cafes including The Bell at Sax, The Bistro and Trinity's Cafe, to Indian, Thai and arguably the best Fish and Chips around from the Trawler's Catch, there's no shortage of culinary choice in the town.